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Primary and secondary insulin resistance

Marián Mokáň, Peter Galajda

    Vnitrni Lekarstvi
    |May 17, 2019
    PubMed

    Insights

    Insulin resistance (IR) impairs the body's response to insulin, leading to conditions like type 2 diabetes. Lifestyle changes and metformin are key for prevention and managing prediabetic states.

    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Diseases
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition where target tissues inadequately respond to insulin, affecting glucose uptake and fat metabolism.
    • It can be primary, due to genetic defects, or secondary, often linked to visceral obesity, metabolic syndrome, and type 2 diabetes.
    • Endocrinopathies and certain medications (e.g., steroids) can also induce IR.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define insulin resistance and its origins.
    • To outline diagnostic approaches for IR.
    • To discuss prevention strategies and pharmacological interventions for prediabetic states.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on insulin resistance.
    • Analysis of diagnostic parameters for IR and prediabetes.
    • Evaluation of current guidelines for type 2 diabetes prevention and treatment.

    Main Results:

    • Insulin resistance is characterized by impaired glucose utilization, hepatic glucose production, and lipolysis.
    • Secondary IR is commonly associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome, increasing type 2 diabetes risk.
    • Glycemic parameters diagnose IR, with lifestyle interventions and metformin being crucial for prevention and high-risk prediabetic states.

    Conclusions:

    • Lifestyle modifications, including diet, exercise, and weight loss, are fundamental for preventing type 2 diabetes.
    • Metformin is the recommended antidiabetic drug for high-risk prediabetic individuals, particularly obese patients meeting specific criteria.
    Keywords:
    endocrinopathiesinsulin resistancemetabolic syndromemonogenic defect of insulin receptorsteroid treatmenttype 2 diabetes mellitus

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